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Hawai‘i County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda announces first appointments

Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda announced his selections for deputy managing director and managing director.

Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping

Geologic maps are not an exact depictions of the Earth’s surface. Instead, they display a generalization of interested units and features in correspondence with the scale of a map.

Hōkūleʻa spends time in waters off west side of Hawai‘i Island

The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe is expected to depart Saturday morning from Keauhou Bay and head to Kawaihae for a few days before returning to Oʻahu.

Hawai‘i County in process of contracting with firm to conduct Puna Alternate Routes Study

On Thursday, the Hawai‘i County Council Communications, Reports and Council Oversight Committee listened to an update from Public Works Director Steve Pause on the progress of conducting the Puna Alternate Routes Study.

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more

After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Update: One of two suspects in Hilo burglary identified, arrested and charged

47-year-old Sheldon Pagan of Hilo is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and third-degree criminal property damage in connection with the early morning Sept. 15 incident at a business in the 100 block of Kalanianaʻole Street.

Big Isle man accused of stealing ATV from Kea‘au High School in August now charged with theft of trailer from Pāhoa school

28 year-old Ha‘aheo Chan of Mountain View faces thef, drug and firearm charges after Hawai‘i Island police recovered a trailer reported stolen from the campus of Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Science Public Charter School and executed a search warrant in a bedroom thought to be Chan’s at a Sandalwood Drive residence in Pāhoa.

Joining forces to prevent suicide

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and other state, local, military, public and private sector in an effort to advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan by answering the call to care, connect and collaborate with other traditional and non-traditional partners.

National park seeks community input on Kahuku Unit site management plan

Kaʻū community members can comment on the park’s Kahuku Unit site management plan through 8:59 p.m. Dec. 6, and there are several ways to get involved and learn more.

Senate leadership announced for upcoming 33rd Hawai‘i Legislative Biennium

Big Island lawmakers to hold several key roles during the next two sessions in 2025 and 2026, including on committees.

Do you know this man and woman suspected in Waikōloa theft?

The suspects were accompanied by 2 children during the incident the evening of Sept. 29 at KTA Super Stores, when they allegedly stole $165 worth of grocery items.

Incumbent Democrats record wins across Big Island in state elections

Democrats dominated state elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state House seats on O‘ahu.

Young people may apply for inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Transportation Council tackling climate

The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ incumbent trustees retain seats in 2024 election

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.

University of Hawai‘i study shows coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help

Researchers created 40 experimental systems that mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.

Trump wins another 4 years in the White House

Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.

Updated: 2024 Hawai‘i General Election results

Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!

Dr. Kimo Alameda defeats incumbent Mitch Roth for Hawaiʻi Island mayor

Promising change and transparency, Dr. Kimo Alameda garnered 51.2% of the vote on the Big Island.

Unexpected early morning seismic alarm clock jolts Big Island awake on Election Day

Magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck the island at 1:42 a.m. today, 3 miles southwest of Pāhala, on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa, at a depth of 24 miles below sea level. It had no impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.

Phytoplankton boosted by eddies supplying nutrients, per University of Hawai‘i study

Nutrient availability is vital for phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain.
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